Louisiana

Consent Birthmother	5 days after birth
Consent Birthfather	Anytime before or after birth
Consent Revoke Time	Irrevocable
Termination Court Hearing	Yes
Termination Birthfather Registry	Yes
Finalization Time	8-14 months
Finalization None Resident Finalize	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max	Depends
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Post Pardum	45 Days
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Payable by State Agency	No
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed Max	Not Specified
Requirements Same Sex	Yes
Requirements Single Parent	Yes

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